I want to see the fire from Payton again.

I agree there was a special emotional energy among Payton and the whole team his first year, but, on the other hand, how many times have you seen Belichick ranting and raving on the sidelines? Or Dungy? I really don't think a lack of ranting and raving on the sidelines is the reason we didn't do well last year. I think it had a lot more to do with a lack of defense! By the way, I remember how much Ditka ranted and raved in his final years with da Bears (after he had already won the SB). Once, on a Monday night game, he practically tore off Doug Flutie's helmet when he came back to the sidelines after making a boneheaded play. It just made me think Ditka was out of control. His team didn't win that game, nor did he ever get close to a SB again. So Ditka's ranting and raving was a constant in his final years with the Bears, but what was missing was Buddy Ryan (and that great mid-80s defense). By the way, I think where Payton needs to crank up the intensity is in TC this year.